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Arbogast · Poppers
Arbogast Hula Popper, 2 in, 3/8 oz, Frog White Belly
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Options
Color: Frog White Belly
- Frog White Belly
- Bull Frog
- Leopard Frog
- Cricket Frog
Size: 2", 3/8 oz
- 2", 3/8 oz
- 2 1/4", 5/8 oz not in Frog White Belly
- Item weight
- 0.04 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2-inch topwater popper with a concave mouth and pulsating skirt that makes loud pops to trigger explosive strikes.
This 2-inch, 3/8 oz Hula Popper is a topwater lure with a cupped face and a pulsating skirt, here in a Frog White Belly finish. Twitch it across the surface to make a loud bloop over weeds, grass beds and submerged timber. It suits anglers working the surface for bass and pike.
Best for
- Bass and pike in weeds and around cover
- Topwater fishing in early morning and evening
- Situations where commotion attracts fish
Skip if
- You need subtle presentations
- You fish in clear water with spooky fish
Strengths
- Concave mouth creates loud bloops on each pop
- Pulsating skirt moves even during the pause
- Proven design produces strikes for over 60 years
Trade-offs
- Loud action spooks fish in very clear, quiet water
- Treble hooks snag easily in heavy cover
- 3/8 oz limits casting distance in wind
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2", 3/8 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 2 1/4", 5/8 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbogast Hula Popper, 2 in, 3/8 oz, Bull Frog | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Color:Bull Frog | Suits:Bass and pike & musky |
| Arbogast Hula Popper, 2 in, 3/8 oz, Frog White Belly | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Color:Frog White Belly | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and pike & musky |
| Arbogast Hula Popper, 2 in, 3/8 oz, Leopard Frog | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Color:Leopard Frog | Suits:Bass and pike & musky |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Color | Frog White Belly |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Bass and Pike & musky |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Frog White Belly.
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